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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]

MISSHA Vita C Plus Spot Correcting Sleeping Pack Cream
MoisturizerAnti-Aging
Efficacy
Strong
4.1 / 5.0
Safety
Irritant
2.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a busy, fragranced "everything at once" night cream that overpromises on actives and underdelivers on gentle barrier care. Efficacy is moderate because while it includes real actives (niacinamide high in the list, a branded vitamin C derivative, retinol, LHA, PHA, enzymes, CoQ10, ceramide) most are likely at low, skin-friendly-but-not-transformative levels and crammed together, which dilutes any one ingredient’s impact and raises irritation risk, especially with alcohol and multiple essential oils in a leave-on product.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
RetinolAscorbic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinDiglycerinNiacinamidePanthenolVinyl DimethiconeDimethiconolAdenosineHydroxydecyl UbiquinoneTocopherolCapryloyl Salicylic AcidHydrogenated LecithinCholesterolCeramide NPSodium HyaluronateAscorbyl GlucosideGlycineArginine
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
1,2-HexanediolPentylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolDicaprylyl EtherAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerIsononyl IsononanoateTromethamineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerHydroxyacetophenoneAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateSodium PhytateButylene GlycolCyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) GumAgarXanthan GumCitric AcidGluconolactoneMannitolPapainPropanediolHippophae Rhamnoides WaterRaffinoseBromelainGlutamic Acid
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Phellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractHydrolyzed CollagenCollagen Amino AcidsHaematococcus Pluvialis ExtractCarica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractVitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Alcohol Denat.EthylhexylglycerinCitrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilFragrance components (from essential oils)
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